A Green Building First in Falls Church

Arlington, VA, April 27, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Local homebuilder Arlington Designer Homes recently
received the first two Gold-level Green Building Certifications in Falls Church from the National
Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center. These new, custom-built green homes, both
located on West Street in Falls Church city, are two of only five houses in the entire state of Virginia to
be certified at the Gold level. (Arlington Designer Homes also received the first Gold-level Green
Building Certification in Arlington last year, for a home on Underwood Street.)

The two new homes will also receive Energy Star certification and will be certified by the Falls Church
City Green Home Award Program. One of the two homes was custom designed for the homeowners, who
moved into their new home late last year. The second home, located at 307 West Street, was just
completed last week and is currently for sale.

“Each of these elegant, contemporary homes includes numerous unique green features that reduce energy
costs, including Energy Star appliances, spray-in foam insulation, geo-thermal heating and air
conditioning, and exterior rigid foam insulation to prevent heat loss,” said Andrew Moore, President of
Arlington Designer Homes. “The green features included in these homes will combine to reduce energy
costs by up to 50%, prevent toxic off-gassing, seal out mold, allergens and pollutants, and significantly
reduce the homes' carbon output.”

The National Green Building certification process includes inspections and review of lot and site
development, resource efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and
homeowner education.

“Many people think that building a green home just means including the newest green technology, but we
strive to incorporate green practices during every step of the design and construction process,” said
Moore, a Certified Green Professional. “One of the most important green features of these homes is
actually their location. We selected lots close to public transportation - less than half a mile from a metro
station -- and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, a library and a bike trail, to help reduce the
amount of time the homeowners will have to spend in their cars.”

The new green home located at 307 West Street in Falls Church City is currently for sale, and will be
open for the Virginia Parade of Homes this Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, from 11am to
5pm.

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About Arlington Designer Homes

Arlington Designer Homes is a small, family-owned general contracting firm that has been in business for
over 25 years. Specializing in green building, Arlington Designer Homes has built more than 65 new
custom homes in and around Northern Virginia and completed numerous remodeling and renovation
projects. To learn more about Arlington Designer Homes, visit www.arlingtondesignerhomes.com.

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Contact Information:
Arlington Designer Homes
Andrew Moore
703-475-9313
andrew@arlingtondesignerhomes.com
www.arlingtondesignerhomes.com
arlingtondesignerhomes@hotmail.com

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